By Alex Crook

PORTSMOUTH 2
Bishop 53, 58 (pen)
PORTSMOUTH: Norris 7, Rafferty 7, Raggett 7, Shaughnessy 6, Sparkes 7, Lane 6 (Whyte 70, 6), Morrell 6, Saydee 6 (Yengi 90), Stevenson 7, Karmaa 6 (Devlin 79, 5), Bishop 8. Subs not used: Schofield, Swanson, Towler, Anjorin.

PORT VALE 0
PORT VALE: Ripley 5, Lowe 6, Smith 6, Blamer 6, Sang 6 (Massey 75, 5), Arblaster 6, Ojo 6 (Wilson 62, 6), Grant 5 (Devine 33, 6), Garrity 5, Chislett 6 (Thomas 62, 6), Plant 6. Subs not used: Leutwiler, Cass, Walters.
Att: 17,847 Rating: ★★★★★ Ref: Robert Madley 6/...